Contract Content Lawyer (Corporate and Private M&A)

Accountabilities:

• Write, review, and edit a broad range of practical legal resources, including practice notes, checklists, flowcharts, precedents, and other materials supporting corporate and private M&A practice.
• Maintain the accuracy, currency, relevance, and practical value of all legal content, ensuring resources reflect current law, market practices, and professional needs.
• Monitor legal developments, industry trends, and emerging issues within corporate, securities, and M&A practice to identify opportunities for new or updated content.
• Evaluate the competitiveness and effectiveness of the content offering and provide recommendations that strengthen its relevance and overall direction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with legal practitioners and law firms across Canada, including recruiting contributors and managing ongoing professional relationships.
• Contribute to broader content strategy by identifying priorities, recommending improvements, and helping shape the development of practical legal resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute content and product development initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables are completed within established timelines.
• Support commercial and marketing initiatives through product demonstrations, training sessions, presentations, and other activities that communicate the value of the legal content.

Requirements

• J.D. or LL.B. degree and active membership in good standing with the bar of at least one Canadian province or territory.
• 3+ years of professional legal experience in Capital Markets, Securities, Public M&A, or closely related corporate transactional practice.
• Deep practical knowledge of Capital Markets, Securities, and Public M&A law, including a strong understanding of relevant workflows and legal processes.
• Established professional relationships and a strong network among Capital Markets, Securities, and/or Public M&A lawyers across Canada.
• Excellent legal writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, concisely, accurately, and practically.
• Experience drafting or editing client-facing materials, legal publications, law journal content, CLE presentations, practice resources, or other professional legal content.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging legal professionals and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and the ability to work effectively with digital content and productivity tools.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Experience using AI and large language model tools in a professional workflow, including the ability to validate outputs, identify limitations, and improve AI-generated content.
• Fluency in French is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $90,300–$140,300 CAD, depending on qualifications and other relevant factors.
• Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus.
• Flexible working hours that allow you to structure your day around periods when you are most productive.
• Fully home-based work environment with flexibility designed to support work-life balance.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives supporting long-term health, happiness, and professional sustainability.
• Shared parental leave to support employees and their families.
• Study assistance to encourage ongoing learning and professional development.
• Sabbatical opportunities that provide additional flexibility throughout your career.
• Opportunities to build an alternative legal career combining legal expertise, writing, content strategy, and emerging legal technology.
• The chance to contribute to innovative digital legal resources and work with professionals across the Canadian legal community.